ULNA

ulna, elbow bone

(noun) the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

ulna (plural ulnae or ulnas)

(anatomy) The bone of the forearm that extends from the elbow to the wrist on the side opposite to the thumb, corresponding to the fibula of the hind limb. Also, the corresponding bone in the forelimb of any vertebrate.

Synonym: elbow bone

Anagrams

• An-lu, Anlu, Luna, auln, luan, luna, ulan, unal

Source: Wiktionary


Ul"na, n. Etym: [L., the elbow. See Ell.]

1. (Anat.)

Definition: The postaxial bone of the forearm, or branchium, corresponding to the fibula of the hind limb. See Radius.

2. (O. Eng. Law)

Definition: An ell; also, a yard. Burrill.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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